Subject	Results of wetsanding + req. for sugg on paint protection
Posted by	Guapo on April 01, 2004 at 9:07 PM
	This message has been viewed 764 times.
Message	I just spent the last few days wetsanding, buffing polishing and waxing my Z. It looks 100 times better than it did, and I want to keep it that way. My paint is really on its last legs, though before I have to do a repaint. I used 2 different grades of sandpaper, 1500 and 2000. I then used 3M Perfect It II Rubbing Compound with a High Speed Rotary Polisher. Then I applied 3M Machine Polish, along with 3M Polishing Glaze and Swirl Mark Remover. I also have 2 coats of Mother's Pure Carnuba Wax, but I just don't get the feeling that it's being protected enough. This morning the car looked great. I had it under a car cover at work today, and when I took it off, there seemed to be some loss of shine, and some old fading crept back in. I would have thought that the 2 coats of wax would have been sufficient to protect it, but I was somewhat disheartened to find this. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong, or what products I may be able to try that will give some good protection? Any suggestions are appreciated. Oh BTW ... the results from wet sanding are quite striking. Before: After: (yes, I know my fascia needs replacing) - PETZ Member #2 - Sorry, i actually enjoy my car rather then try to prove something with it =) - Jack B. 06/02/02 21:29:42 Just because you have a TT doesnt make you a better person. - John(Houston) 08/26/02 22:58:26 Guapo: got 60 miles on my TT and shit's already breaking DallasDamonZ: welcome to the darkside ROFL Guapo: enjoy your bling Spee: I will :)
Follow Ups	Results of wetsanding + req. for sugg on paint protection - Guapo 21:07:51 04/01/04 Wow, that looks much better (n/m) - SaVageZ 21:10:22 04/01/04 looks good (n/m) - Tissan 21:11:09 04/01/04 no joke, very impressed all ur doing to that car!! (n/m) - Wagz 21:11:23 04/01/04 did it take a noticable amount of orange peel out? (n/m) - BooZted (Soon supercharged) 21:12:26 04/01/04 yes ... and to illustrate the depth of the shine, - Guapo 21:17:55 04/01/04 Dude your Facia looks good to me. Why do you have to - Zmas 21:12:30 04/01/04 2nd on the facia. BTW, YGM and YNANS - BigTDogg (MA) 21:22:02 04/01/04 I remember when I did that to my Z.. I recall my friend, - AshsZ 21:16:46 04/01/04 yep ... I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying - Guapo 21:20:52 04/01/04 lots of folks who painted their cars could have done - robo (sebring1970) 21:21:04 04/01/04 hmm, i was thinking of doing the same thing, but... - volcomstone550 21:21:43 04/01/04 The orange peel is the inconsistent finish of the clearcoat> - AshsZ 21:24:52 04/01/04 WOW, great stuff, thanks :-) (n/m) - volcomstone550 21:28:09 04/01/04 wow, looks great, nice work (n/m) - komplexZ 21:23:15 04/01/04 Great job... See what happens when you quit whining - BlitZ95TT (AMZ Performance) 21:27:28 04/01/04 nice! (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 21:28:50 04/01/04 looks awesome....paint doesn't look on it's *last leg* - Ben_96_Slicktop (VA) 21:37:29 04/01/04 wow...looks 100x better!! (n/m) - TheTwinZ (Peru) 21:38:40 04/01/04 well done Guapster. - Spee 21:39:52 04/01/04 Once again Steve, it looks GREAT!!! (n/m) - David 280Z 21:45:49 04/01/04 For protection: Zaino full kit or CrystalGuard (cheaper) >>> - manstretch (NC) 21:53:10 04/01/04 I'm using Klasse All In One and SG... good stuff! (n/m) - Greg (Dallas) 22:20:04 04/01/04 You should really consider Pinnacle Souveran with your paint - neurozurgeon 22:07:05 04/01/04 I was just reading on a few detailing forums, and a - Guapo 22:57:31 04/01/04 I am not sure how well a carnuba would bond to a polymer - neurozurgeon 20:27:45 04/02/04 ZAINO! Restored a Black 94 that was warehoused for 4yrs. - Goose93 22:08:06 04/01/04 that is amazing (n/m) - yt nitram 22:14:46 04/01/04 Use Migures 3 step process - la300zxtt (TJ) 22:32:04 04/01/04 Yup. Got some of that for myself. I requre it now. (n/m) - MaleficZ 23:44:01 04/01/04 beautimus! (n/m) - JuicycJ4(SWMO) 22:38:47 04/01/04 This is news to me (n/m) - U ZCREAM 23:14:13 04/01/04 looks damn nice! (n/m) - aliaZ 23:42:45 04/01/04 Great Job! my Z is due for that when can I drop it off? :-) (n/m) - TARGETZ 00:11:27 04/02/04 Hmmm, those pits and paint chips on the nose panel - SpeedyZX 00:47:13 04/02/04 You have the best procedure and material - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 02:16:59 04/02/04 Speechless (n/m) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 03:28:16 04/02/04 NOW I know I've accomplished something ;-P (n/m) - Guapo 09:21:20 04/02/04 My suggestions>>>>>> - Pats300zx 05:08:29 04/02/04 Thanks for the compliment .. coming from you, that means - Guapo 09:30:59 04/02/04 VTF!! (n/m) - Dave N 09:50:16 04/02/04 Wow, looks like something I need to do to my z and integra. (n/m) - Randum77 06:49:34 04/02/04 Nice. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 09:20:27 04/02/04 +10 Guap. (n/m) - Kenny 14:39:18 04/02/04
Post a Followup	You cannot reply to this message because you are not logged in.